Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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A Snowy Hike at Nolte State Park
Earlier this week, on a snowy day, we ventured out to the Green River Gorge and Nolte State Park (we have 4-wheel drive) where all was peaceful and serene
We stopped at the Black Diamond Bakery for breakfast and had the restaurant to ourselves, with Mt. Rainier on display through the window.
We took the one-way bridge over the Green River Gorge for a look down at the falls, 155 feet below,
while enjoying the morning light above.
Soon after, we arrived at our final destination – Nolte State Park – where Deep Lake was iced over
and guarded by this seasonal visitor.
We took the trail through the woods around the lake, which was sometimes free of snow,
sometimes not.
It was refreshing. Beautiful. And therapeutic.
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
So serene and secluded…sun out but assume it was at least a “brisk” day – but still, what a way to get away…terrific photos
Thanks so much, John. We were bundled up and stayed nice and warm. It was so good to get out!
So beautiful, Susanne
Thanks, Don. One of our favorite places, even prettier in the snow.
Beautiful snowy scenery!
Thank you! 😊❄️
love the nature with snow showed in a warm way
Thank you
😊
It is indeed therapeutic. Look at this majestic view. So soothing.😍
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
You’re most welcome, Susanne. Have a lovely day as you are.
Love the pictures, especially the sun shining through the trees.
Thank you. 😊
Looks like a gorgeous day for it and nice to have it all to yourselves. I think it’s fun to go hiking in the snow and feel that crunch underfoot. A couple of times, enough fell that I was able to ski to work!
It was a nice day for a winter hike. The snow had mostly stopped falling, and it was clear and bright and beautiful. I’m not a skier but skiing to work sounds fun!
What a lovely winter walk! I’m not a fan of snow in London but I could be won over by that landscape, especially in sunshine. It looks just as you described it, refreshing, beautiful and therapeutic 🙂 Your breakfast looks pretty good too!
Gorgeous 🤩
Thank you!
That’s a lovely place for breakfast, and the snowy trip was a scenic wonderland!
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, it was all beautiful in the snow! And we love that restaurant!
Awesome photos! And in the words of Foster and Panda, those look like “delicious snacks” you had!😀
Thank you! The crepes were delicious!
Lovely place. And beautiful light.
Thank you 🙂